Given the intense pressure to regularly assess ‘fit and focus’, this session at the recent M&A Conference at Wharton San Francisco covered a range of divestment strategy considerations. This session also reviewed the environment for sell-side transactions from private equity firms and the impact financial buyers have on.....

This article provides a high-level summary of the Reverse Morris Trust transaction structure, its advantages, and tax requirements, as well as securities and corporate law issues associated with the structure, necessary legal documentation, and potential key items of negotiation.

Spin-offs are tax-efficient transactions that can create value through focused capital allocation, improved operations, and better alignment with investor preferences. This article outlines critical steps to understanding whether or not a spin-off is feasible and how to complete a successful deal.